Funder: [Foreign Agricultural Service - https://fas.usda.gov/]
Due Dates: June 14, 2024 (Initial) | December 31, 2024 (Tranche II) | March 31, 2025 (Tranche III) | June 30, 2025 (Tranche IV, Final)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per award; total program funding approximately $8,000,000; multiple awards expected (about 30)
Summary: Supports U.S. entities to develop, maintain, or expand markets for U.S. agricultural exports and promote cooperation with emerging markets.
Key Information: Cost sharing or matching funds are required; applications accepted only from U.S. entities; no applications accepted after June 30, 2025.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), offers the 2025 Emerging Markets Program to support U.S. organizations in expanding agricultural export markets. This grant opportunity aims to help U.S. entities develop, maintain, or expand markets for U.S. agricultural commodities in emerging markets. It also promotes cooperation and the exchange of information between U.S. agricultural institutions and agribusinesses and their counterparts in emerging markets.
The program focuses on enhancing the competitive position of U.S. agriculture globally by fostering new market opportunities and strengthening existing ones. Projects may include market development activities, trade servicing, technical assistance, and information exchange that facilitate increased U.S. agricultural exports.
No applications will be accepted after June 30, 2025.
| Contact Person | Curt Alt |
|---|---|
| Phone | (202) 690-4784 |
| Curt.Alt@usda.gov | |
| Agency | Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA |
| Address | U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service 1400 Independence Ave., SW Mail Stop 1001 Washington, DC 20250 |